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Scanner Connecting to a Vehicle
5.1.1 Alternative Vehicle Identification
Occasionally, you may identify a test vehicle that the Scanner does not recognize, the database
does not support, or has some unique characteristics that prevent it from communicating with the
Scanner through the normal channels. In these instances, a menu of alternate choices displays.
Alternate choices allow you to establish communication with the vehicle by other means. The
following alternatives are available:
• Manufacturer—allows you to begin diagnosing by first selecting from a list of makes.
• OBDII/EOBD—allows you to perform generic OBD-II or EOBD tests. See OBD-II/EOBD‚ on
page 51 for additional information.
• Select by Database—allows you to begin the vehicle identification by first selecting which
database to load. Selecting opens a menu of available databases.
5.2 Connecting to a Vehicle
Instructions for connecting the Scanner to the vehicle with the data cable are shown on the screen
once a selection is made from the list of systems available for testing (Figure 5-4).
Figure 5-4 Sample vehicle connection message
If an optional cable adapter is needed, the instructions tell you which one to use, and also where
to locate the vehicle diagnostic connector to perform the selected tests. Refer to the appropriate
Vehicle Communication Software Manual for additional details.
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